Yakima native happy to stay local as CWU top assistant coach
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Huskies Vita Vea drafted No. 12 by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
This is the first defensive lineman the Bucs have selected in the first round since Adrian Clayborn in 2011.
EWU's five-game home schedule completed with addition of CWU
Eagle fans and tailgaters hoping for a fifth home game can breathe a sigh of relief after Eastern Washington University announced the addition of regional rival Central Washington to its 2018 football schedule.
Cougs let late lead slip away, falling to Seattle U 4-3
Washington State surrendered the go-head run in the eighth inning in a 4-3 defeat against Seattle U at Bannerwood Park Wednesday afternoon.
Lynn Hickey named new Director of Athletics at EWU
The interim tag has been removed from her title and Lynn Hickey will now become the permanent Associate Vice President/Director of Athletics at Eastern Washington University, effective immediately.
Spencer Blackburn repeats as top draft choice for Red-White Game
Five of the players on the Red squad were starters on offense for the Eagles last season, including a trio of offensive linemen and All-Big Sky running back Antoine Custer Jr.
Parker McFadden named Pac-12 Pitcher of the Week
McFadden threw the first five innings as four Cougar pitchers combined to no-hit Santa Clara in a 5-0 win Sunday, clinching a series sweep.
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Central Washington prepares for season opener vs. Texas A&M Kingsville
Central Washington prepares for season opener vs. Texas A&M Kingsville
CWU led the NCAA in tackles for loss last season. Photo: Central Washington Athletics
The Wildcats bring back the core of its defense that led the NCAA in tackles for loss a year ago. Central averaged 10.7 TFL per game, with Kevin Haynes taking care of 19 himself. Haynes' running mate, Sean Elledge, was tied for second most on the 2016 squad with 17.5.
>>The Wildcats bring back the core of its defense that led the NCAA in tackles for loss a year ago. Central averaged 10.7 TFL per game, with Kevin Haynes taking care of 19 himself. Haynes' running mate, Sean Elledge, was tied for second most on the 2016 squad with 17.5.
>>CWU football lands Division II Football Showcase game on ESPN3
CWU football lands Division II Football Showcase game on ESPN3
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PORTLAND, Ore. – When Azusa Pacific and Central Washington meet on the football field for the second time in 2017, they will square off in front of a national audience. The Oct. 28 between the two games, which will take place in Ellensburg, Wash., will be one of 18 games selected this season for the 2017 NCAA Division II Football Showcase.
>>PORTLAND, Ore. – When Azusa Pacific and Central Washington meet on the football field for the second time in 2017, they will square off in front of a national audience. The Oct. 28 between the two games, which will take place in Ellensburg, Wash., will be one of 18 games selected this season for the 2017 NCAA Division II Football Showcase.
>>Central Washington releases 2017 football schedule
Central Washington releases 2017 football schedule
Courtesy: Central Washington Athletics
ELLENSBURG, Wash.- Central Washington University head football coach Ian Shoemaker has announced the Wildcats 2017 football schedule. The Wildcats will play 11 games in 2017 with five home contests. Central's 2017 opener is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 2 at 5 p.m. against Texas A&M Kingsville in Kingsville, Texas. The Javelinas finished the 2016 season with a 9-3 record, including a 24-17 victory over Southern Arkansas in the Agent B...
>>ELLENSBURG, Wash.- Central Washington University head football coach Ian Shoemaker has announced the Wildcats 2017 football schedule. The Wildcats will play 11 games in 2017 with five home contests. Central's 2017 opener is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 2 at 5 p.m. against Texas A&M Kingsville in Kingsville, Texas. The Javelinas finished the 2016 season with a 9-3 record, including a 24-17 victory over Southern Arkansas in the Agent B...
>>City of Kennewick Honors Kennewick Americans
City of Kennewick Honors Kennewick Americans
On Tuesday night, the Kennewick Americans little league team was honored by the Kennewick city council. Mayor Steve Young and the council recognized the American's winning the national title at the Cal Ripken World Series. >>On Tuesday night, the Kennewick Americans little league team was honored by the Kennewick city council. Mayor Steve Young and the council recognized the American's winning the national title at the Cal Ripken World Series. >>Washington State Baseball Falls To Seattle U 7-4
Washington State Baseball Falls To Seattle U 7-4
Cougs headed to the westside for a non-conference tilt, but fell late to Seattle U (Photo: WSU Athletic Communications)
Washington State dropped a 7-4 nonconference contest at Seattle University behind an eighth-inning rally by the Redhawks at Bannerwood Park Wednesday afternoon.
>>Washington State dropped a 7-4 nonconference contest at Seattle University behind an eighth-inning rally by the Redhawks at Bannerwood Park Wednesday afternoon.
>>Pippins Keep Post-season Hopes Alive with 9-2 Win
Pippins Keep Post-season Hopes Alive with 9-2 Win
Thanks to a complete-game pitching performance from Mitch Yada, the Yakima Valley Pippins kept their post-season hopes alive with a 9-2 win over Wenatchee on Friday night.>>Thanks to a complete-game pitching performance from Mitch Yada, the Yakima Valley Pippins kept their post-season hopes alive with a 9-2 win over Wenatchee on Friday night.>>Pippins Top Victoria 8-5 to Stay Alive in Playoff Race
Pippins Top Victoria 8-5 to Stay Alive in Playoff Race
With a Corvallis win earlier Wednesday night, the Yakima Valley Pippins were in a position where they had to win to stay alive in the playoff race. With the pressure on, they delivered, knocking off the Victoria HarbourCats, 8-5, at Royal Athletic Park.>>With a Corvallis win earlier Wednesday night, the Yakima Valley Pippins were in a position where they had to win to stay alive in the playoff race. With the pressure on, they delivered, knocking off the Victoria HarbourCats, 8-5, at Royal Athletic Park.>>Pippins Lose 2nd Straight to HarbourCats, 10-3
Pippins Lose 2nd Straight to HarbourCats, 10-3
The Yakima Valley Pippins dropped game two in their series with the Victoria HarbourCats Tuesday night, 10-3.>>The Yakima Valley Pippins dropped game two in their series with the Victoria HarbourCats Tuesday night, 10-3.>>Pippins Win Streak Ends with 11-5 Loss to Victoria
Pippins Win Streak Ends with 11-5 Loss to Victoria
The Yakima Valley Pippins saw their four-game winning streak come to an end Monday night in Victoria, falling to the Victoria HarbourCats by a score of 11-5.>>The Yakima Valley Pippins saw their four-game winning streak come to an end Monday night in Victoria, falling to the Victoria HarbourCats by a score of 11-5.>>Pippins Hit Two Home Runs in 7-2 Win over Cowlitz
Pippins Hit Two Home Runs in 7-2 Win over Cowlitz
It’s been more than three weeks since the Yakima Valley Pippins have scored more than five runs in a league game, but the drought ended Friday with a 7-2 win over Cowlitz at David Story Field.>>It’s been more than three weeks since the Yakima Valley Pippins have scored more than five runs in a league game, but the drought ended Friday with a 7-2 win over Cowlitz at David Story Field.>>
